Convention aims to boost newspaper circulation in Milwaukee
The National Association of the Managers of Newspaper Circulation holds its ninth annual convention at the Hotel Pfister in Milwaukee starting today. D. B. G. Rose is favored to become president with W. J. Darby as likely successor. F. M. Dowd may be named vice president and J. L. Boeshans expected as secretary and treasurer.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Association of the Managers
Pfister
D. B. G. Rose
Louisville
Post
W. J. Darby
Mail and Empire
Toronto
Can
F. M. Dowd
J. L. Boeshans
Atlanta
Runaway team collision kills child near Osceola
In Osceola on June 3 a collision of two runaway teams at Taylor's Falls killed a 5 year old son of David Connors. Postmaster C S Emery of St Croix Falls suffered three broken ribs and serious injuries. Mrs Emery F W Seaman and wives and Charles C Neal and wife were slightly injured as the parties returned from a ball game on a steep hill.
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Osceola
Wis
Taylor's Falls
David Connors
C. S. Emery
St. Croix Falls
Emery
F. W. Seaman
Charles C. Neal
Golden Wedding for Iron River Couple at Home
Mr and Mrs E L Gregg of Iron River Minnesota celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a family noon dinner and a surprise reception. A purse of gold will be presented to the couple. Mr Gregg served in the Civil War as part of Company G Second Iowa cavalry. The couple are among Iron River s oldest residents and are well known across northern Wisconsin.
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Iron River
Minn
E. L. Gregg
Gregg
Company G
Second
Iowa Cavalry
Trolley Pole Fatality in Crowded Janesville Car
Conductor William McCrea of the Rockford Janesville interurban line was killed when a trolley pole broke during a southbound trip three miles south of Janesville Wisconsin. He looked back as the pole snapped striking head and neck. Panic ensued among women passengers. The car was taken to Beloit for hospital care where he was not expected to survive.
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Janesville
Wis
William McCrea
Rockford
McCrea
Beloit
Notre Dame High School Corner Stone Laid at Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls Wis June 3 The cornerstone of the new Notre Dame high school was laid this afternoon in front of thousands. Addresses were given by Congressman John J. Jenkins Professor James Murphy and Rev J T Murphy provincial of the Holy Ghost Fathers. A B McDonnell, donor of 50000 for the school, performed the placing.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Notre Dame
John J. Jenkins
James Murphy
J. T. Murphy
Pittsburg
Holy Ghost Fathers
A. B. McDonnell
Wisconsin district booms as new Klondike arises
Benton Wisconsin reports rapid influx of mining men investors and equipment as a Klondike like rush spreads from Galena to Highland over a 65 mile arc. Drilling at multiple points in Grant La Fayette and Iowa counties accelerates with new mining firms forming and development funding pouring in. Potosi mining strike of the Mudd range prompts the creation of Potosi Mining and Milling Co as ore is exposed and stacked for concentration.
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Benton
Wis
Klondike
Galena
Highland
Grant
la Fayette
Iowa
Potosi
The
Potosi Mining & Milling Co
Commencement Exercises Begin at Kemper Hall
The Kemper Hall annual commencement started with a baccalaureate service led by Rev. William C. Dewitt of the Western Theological Seminary. Chicago alumni gather in Kenosha for the ceremonies. Thirteen students will receive diplomas Thursday with Rt. Rev. Charles P. Anderson delivering the commencement address.
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Kenosha
Wis
Kemper Hall
William C. Dewitt
Western Theological Seminary
Chicago
Charles P. Anderson
Oshkosh Loses to Fond Du Lac in Hard Foes
Sage is bumped hard and Dun Bar proves strong as Freeport defeats Eau Claire 7 to 2. Wausau keeps up winning streak by beating Green Bay on Sunday.
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Oshkosh
Fond DU Lac
Sage
Dunbar
Wis
Duchein
Morrow
Hazel
Lewis
Gardner
Goodrich
Letcher
Robyns
Buieer
Ryan
Ere Delvin
Ae Toke Son Eds
Dolan
Delvin
Burgeoise
Deisel
Dobyns
Hayes
Freeport
Eau Claire
A. E. Ives
Ireland
Rf Fiske
Gwinn
Stark
Schoonhaven
Lannon
Lf E
Freeport Eau Claire
Stang
Iireland
Fiske
Lynch
Esselburn
Burke
Warhop
Graves
Watson
Sweeney
Wausau
Green Bay
P. A
Steele
Hastings
Brookings
U— Kernan
O’hayer
Walters
Klebs
Oit
Lf. c
Francis
Ninham
Fee Eee
Wausau, Kroy
Cccress Chase
Brady
Fox
McCauley
Hille
Todd
Campbell
Zook
Wausause
Kennan
Chase
Kernan
Anderson
Revival urged for Mississippi river navigation reform
A strong plea argues for reviving river traffic to match railroads and fuel freight costs. The Pioneer Press editorial cites limited current river use, calls for deepening channels, improved landings, and better transfer facilities, noting economic benefits and historical interest in future trade.
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Pioneer Press
Great Lakes
Ohio
Charles J. Blanchard
Reclamation Service
The
Waterways Commission
Mississippi
St. Louis
Gulf
Great River
Memphis
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
Milwaukee
Chicago
Duluth
Uncle Sam
Congress
Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Seward
Alaska
Thomas H. Benton
Orient
India
America
Worker Thrown From 30 Foot Telegraph Pole
Sheboygan Wisconsin June 3 Jacob Montaba a employe of the Sheboygan Light Power and Rail Way company was thrown from a 30 foot telegraph pole after touching a charged wire carrying 2000 volts He struck his head on the ground and was unconscious for a short period though the current and fall did not injure him otherwise He remained uninvolved and uninjured after the incident
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Sheboygan
Wis
Jacob Montaba
Sheboygan Light, Power and Railway Company
Brother Shot in Face in Cadiz Quarrel
John Kratzer fired at his brother Dan Kratzer in Cadiz Wisconsin. The blast injured Dans face with No 3 shot. Neighbor Harry Peck tried to help Dan and was shot in the back, but not seriously hurt.
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Monroe, Wis
John Kratzer
Cadiz
Dan
Harry Peck
Fire wipes out six buildings in Durand Wisconsin
A major blaze in Stockholm, Durand, Wisconsin, destroyed six structures on the lake shore block. The conflagration consumed the Brownlie house and saloon, a large livery barn, hardware and implement store, drug store, and the residence of F Kellar.
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Durand
Wis
Stockholm
Lake Shore
Brownlie
F. Kellar
Old-Fashioned Prankster Threatens Waterfall Teasing
A playful, old-fashioned boy tosses a dipper of water into the air over a girl's head and jokes that what rises must fall. The lighthearted moment captures a simple schoolyard prank turning into a small incident of embarrassment and laughter.
Struck by Train Leaves Chicago Man in Custody
Ernest Ajahen a Chicago molder was taken to Racine to the detention hospital after being struck by a Chicago and Milwaukee electric car three weeks ago. He is described as a raving maniac with a broken leg a head wound and other injuries. Sheriff Roberts accompanied him.
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Racine, Wis
Ernest Ajahen
Chicago
Roberts
Ajahn
Milwaukee
Wages Raised for Grand Rapids Mill Laborers
Laborers in Grand Rapids area mills have seen wage increases in the past days. The former $1.62 per day workers now earn $1.80, while those paid $1.50 rise to $1.70 per day.
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Grand Rapids, Wis
Grand Rapids
Proud to Get Run Over by a Rich Man’s Car
A provocative line reflects social tensions as critics mock wealth and privilege through a metaphor of an upper class driver’s vehicle striking public perception. The remark frames class, power, and risk in contemporary discourse.
Mysterious Stone Attack Strikes Kenosha Home
On Friday night a house on the outskirts of Kenosha Wisconsin was bombarded with stones aimed at Mrs. Lillian Davis and her children. The occupants escaped serious injury.
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Kenosha
Wis
Lillian Davis
Mrs. George Cortelyou Wife of Postmaster General
Mrs George Bruce Cortelyou formerly Miss Hinds of Hempstead Long Island married Postmaster General Cortelyou in 1888 when he was a young stenographer. Daughter of Dr Hinds Hempstead Institute president the couple met as he studied under her father. They keep a Hempstead home and a Washington residence.
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George Bruce Cortelyou
Hinds
Hempstead
L. I
Cortelyou
Hempstead Institute
Street Cheese Seller Becomes Common Sight Across France
A French cheese vendor is described as a familiar street presence, comparable to fruit peddlers in major American cities, highlighting everyday urban life and commerce.
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France
Staes
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Cora E. Levy
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